Welcome to The PC Geek, an independent PC hardware website created to help readers make better-informed decisions when buying, building, and upgrading computers.
We cover gaming PCs, laptops, graphics cards, processors, PC components, and peripherals, with a focus on explaining what specifications and performance numbers actually mean in real-world use.
Who We Are
The PC Geek is run by a small team of PC and technology enthusiasts who spend a lot of time researching hardware, comparing specifications, following new product releases, and using computers in everyday life.
We created The PC Geek because choosing PC hardware has become increasingly complicated. Product names can be confusing, specifications do not always tell the whole story, and a more expensive component is not necessarily the better choice for every build.
Our job is to research those differences and explain them in a way that helps readers understand what they are actually paying for.
What We Do
The PC Geek publishes product reviews, buying guides, comparisons, and educational content covering gaming PCs, laptops, GPUs, CPUs, RAM, storage, cases, monitors, peripherals, and other PC hardware.
Our research starts with the requirements that actually matter for each product category. Depending on the hardware, we may examine specifications, manufacturer documentation, component configurations, benchmark results, compatibility, thermals, power requirements, upgradeability, current pricing, and competing products.
When we have direct experience with a product, we make that clear. When a recommendation is based on research, technical documentation, manufacturer data, and third-party testing rather than our own hands-on testing, we make that distinction as well.
This matters to us because readers should be able to tell the difference between something we have personally experienced and something we have concluded from research.
You can read more about our process on our How We Test page.
Our Team & Their Story
Jake Mercer – Tech Writer & Reviewer
Jake Mercer is a Texas-based tech enthusiast who has bought, used, and swapped out more than a dozen personal laptops over the past ten years.
He’s not an engineer or an industry insider. He’s someone who spends way too much time comparing specifications before every purchase and then pays attention to what actually matters once the machine becomes part of everyday life.
That experience shapes his work at The PC Geek. Jake focuses on laptops and consumer PC hardware, looking beyond headline specifications to consider performance, usability, portability, hardware configuration, and value.
His goal is to help readers understand the practical differences between products before spending their money.
Thomas Torquati – PC Hardware Writer & Reviewer
Thomas Torquati is a PC hardware enthusiast focused on gaming PCs, graphics cards, processors, and the components that determine how a computer performs as a complete system.
He spends his time researching hardware configurations, comparing competing components, studying benchmark data, and following changes across CPU and GPU generations.
At The PC Geek, Thomas focuses on translating technical specifications and performance data into practical buying information. His research considers the complete system rather than judging hardware by a single benchmark or specification.
That means looking at factors such as component balance, performance, cooling requirements, power consumption, upgrade potential, pricing, and whether paying more provides a meaningful benefit for the intended user.
How We Evaluate Products
There is no single test that determines whether a piece of PC hardware is worth buying.
We evaluate products according to their intended purpose, price range, specifications, available performance data, competing options, and the compromises involved in choosing one configuration over another.
We prioritize primary technical information where available, including official manufacturer specifications and documentation. We may also use reputable independent benchmark and testing data to provide additional performance context.
Prices and product availability change frequently, so recommendations can change as better hardware becomes available or the value of an existing product changes.
We periodically review our buying guides and product recommendations to keep them aligned with current hardware, pricing, and availability.
Corrections & Editorial Standards
Accuracy matters, especially when specifications, compatibility, and pricing can directly affect a purchasing decision.
We aim to verify important technical information against reliable sources and correct factual errors when we find them. If you notice something that appears inaccurate or outdated, please let us know through our Contact page.
For more information about how our content is researched, written, reviewed, and updated, see our Editorial Policy.
How We Make Money
The PC Geek is supported in part through affiliate commissions. Some pages contain affiliate links, including links to products available from Amazon and other retailers.
If you purchase something through one of these links, The PC Geek may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not determine our conclusions or which products receive a recommendation. Products are evaluated based on factors such as specifications, performance, features, price, competition, and suitability for their intended use.
We believe the drawbacks of a product are just as important as its strengths, and we aim to make meaningful limitations clear before a reader makes a purchase.
For full details, read our Affiliate Disclosure.
Get in Touch
If you have a question about our content, have spotted an error, want to suggest a product for coverage, or have a business inquiry, visit our Contact page.